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Digital Pedagogy for Sustainable
Learning
C. Nanjundaswamy
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OPEN ACCESS
S. Baskaran
Manuscript ID:
Associate Professor, Department of MBA
EDU-2021-09033881
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Volume: 9
M.H. Leela
Assistant Professor, Department of MBA
Issue: 3
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Month: June Abstract
Digital pedagogy is essential now as the entire world moves towards digitalization in all fields.
Year: 2021 Technology has influenced a lot on learning and resulted in the development of digital pedagogy,
which has become a vital part of today’s world. This paper focuses on the influence and benefits of
digital pedagogy for sustainable learning. The multifaceted nature that supports the developing idea
P-ISSN: 2320-2653 of sustainable learning is viable for collaborating and networking interdisciplinary. Introduction
of common goals, shared values and means for sustainability become challenging to achieve until
E-ISSN: 2582-1334 a rapid or fast advancement on data innovation and information technology, digital learning, and
worldwide access to data, information communication technologies (ICT) and development of self-
Received: 01.04.2021 organized socio-technical networks. Another dimension for innovation is ‘Susthingsout’, which
refers to a creative pedagogy with an enhanced teaching platform, improved e-magazine and virtual
e-learning platforms. The word ‘Susthingsout’ means to uphold, encourage, and instill sustainable
Accepted: 20.05.2021 learning through the extensive and broad curriculum to the undergraduate course and various
campus-based activities. In this regard, ‘Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)’ bridges
Published: 01.06.2021 the gap between the traditional and contemporary era that receives global acceptance and global
reach. The present study outlines how contemporary platforms developed with unified efforts by
combining experts, professionals, academicians, practitioners, learners and curriculum as a result
Citation: of blended application on theory and practical knowledge and augments students’ employability.
Nanjundaswamy, C., et The study aims to examine the viability of academic practice, skills beyond disciplines, the
al. “Digital Pedagogy for classroom and the institution. The conceptual model has been initiated on Digital Collaboration
Sustainable Learning.” and Sustainable Learning. Therefore, collaborative learning, blended learning, flipped learning,
Shanlax International open conversation, creativity and innovation are at the heart of education and it is a system for
sustainable learning and development.
Journal of Education, Keywords: Digital learning, Innovative pedagogy, Sustainable learning, Sustainable
vol. 9, no. 3, 2021, development
pp. 179-185.
Introduction
DOI:
Teaching always involves the concept of design which includes planning
https://doi.org/10.34293/
course content, methods and modes of teaching. This article outlines the
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background and aspirations of a new digital pedagogy devised to transform how
a receiver perceives learning and education, which result in sustainable learning.
Previous studies about digital pedagogy represent E-learning platforms, modes
This work is licensed of learning, communication tools and equipment that facilitate collaborative and
under a Creative Commons interactive teaching and learning among the participants without any constraint
Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 on time and place. Today, with the present pandemic situation, digital pedagogy
International License has become a vital part of education, irrespective of higher and lower education.
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Earlier, it was only the part of higher and information influenced through his effective training
distance education, but now it is part of the whole preferences, experience, and choice of context.
education system. Therefore, this study focuses on There are several reasons behind his decisions to use
digital pedagogy on sustainable learning based on effective pedagogical principles, and overtime every
secondary data. educator adopts his/her pedagogical principles.
The transformation in education via the Pedagogy methods broadly classified into:
development of ICT is overwhelming in the • Teacher-centric pedagogy
continuation of revolutionary support of the • Learner-centric pedagogy
internet and utilization of network-linked devices. • Learning-centric Pedagogy
Accordingly, unique instructional and educational • Interactive or Participative pedagogy
modalities have emerged, raising new situations Sustainable Learning is an innovative idea
and scenarios to shape different stages of training. to create and increase sustainable courses and
Contemporary modalities for virtual training include methodology of learning and teaching that infuse
the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the learner the skills and outlook to prosper in
platform, which utilizes ICT on e-materials, the complex and challenging state of affairs and
e-books, videos and e-transcript facilitating learning. positively contribute to make the world a better
These methods have been advantageous in their place.
adaptability and remote utilization at any time and to
increase the prospects of ubiquitous learning without Background
any restriction on place and time. The limitation of Early 20th Century, Digital pedagogy was first
these methodologies lies in the lack of interactions in introduced in distance learning, in which course
a course, perhaps in a learner’s motivation. materials were delivered through the mail. Later, it
Further, e-learning, ICT-based modalities are was believed that radio and television would bring
mechanisms to improve access to education. Using in a rapid change in the course of education. . the
such technological tools, the learner develops University of Louisville, with the cooperation of
innovative solutions to the most prominent issues The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in the
and problems that arise in the society. According United States, created many Educational programs
to “United Nations Educational, Scientific and Television and radio broadcasts. During the 1980s
Cultural Organization (UNESCO),” “Education for and 1990s, the Association for Computers and
sustainable development aims to give people the the Humanities (ACH) has offered events like
skills and knowledge to find solutions to economic, workshops and conferences on teaching computers
social, and environmental problems. It encourages and the humanities. The National Endowment for
students to reflect on excess consumption, poverty, the Humanities (NEH) was established in 1965
the stimulation of solidarity and cooperation, and and organized International Conference on Digital
to recognize that current economic development Pedagogies in a different country every year. In
trends are not sustainable”. In turn, it has created addition, several distance education systems brought
an obligation for each institution to inculcate these a direction and online education that has become
requirements among its programs. more popular now in this pandemic situation. With
Pedagogy is a teaching method, and it is adopted the drastic shift from offline to online, teaching and
by a teacher, which involves teaching styles, theory, learning are complex, problematic and evolutionary.
assessment and feedback. Pedagogy depends on However, it can be managed.
various factors such as the social system, the content Conspicuously, ample literature discloses that
of information, and the receiver. An individual digital pedagogy faces some problems due to lack-
expresses the pedagogy of teaching by referring to of-coordination between learners and teachers,
the educator, style of delivery on the content to the technological problems, attitudinal difference, fear
class. While a trainer plans a lesson, he will consider of new technology and fear of losing reputation.
various methods to deliver the knowledge and Online learning based on constructivism is found to
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be dissimilar to learning in a conservative classroom- ICT has led to sweeping changes in T & L process
based setting. The contributions of ‘Digital Forum’ and offers ample opportunities for the learning
transformed the studies’ of the nineteenth-century community. At present, digital pedagogy has
and brought a new teaching and learning process. been increasingly augmenting the teacher-student
It has enriched the classroom through ‘digital relationship. It is found to be teacher-friendly and
resources’ across various disciplines by enabling the student-centric to reap many benefits from the
development and methodologies of the new project. participation of the learner community. Firstly,
Learning Culture has prominently increased with the
Objectives usage of Web platforms and tools of ICT. ICT tools
• To study the importance and benefits of digital are more convenient and affordable and generic.
pedagogy. ‘New ICT skills’ with ‘New Literacy’ are not limited
• To recognize the influence of digital pedagogy on to reading paper, books, and texts. Proficiency in
sustainable learning. Word Processing skills creates a close link between
• To identify the challenges and offer solutions in literacy and Language development. Database and
digital pedagogy. spreadsheets, Blogs, Wikis (“What I Know Is”),
• To develop a conceptual model on digital emails, web design and creation, skills on web
pedagogy search, programs on drawing and graphs, digital
• To examine the viability of the academic practice, videos, even other gadgets like webcams, walkie-
skills beyond disciplines, the classroom and the talkies, software on audio and video recordings
institution encourage development on T & L for speaking
and listening skills. By building autonomy, self-
Methodology confidence, self-determination, freedom, a healthy
The study is conceptual. The secondary data culture of teaching & learning motivates learner
has been sourced through websites, eBooks, and communities to find their inner creativity, self-
publications. sufficiency, enthusiasm and become trendsetters in
particular to higher education. Secondly, innovation
Importance and Benefits of Digital Pedagogy and creativity grew to concentrate and imbibe among
Digital pedagogy values open education students’ community to instill creativity and build
renovated from a space where users passively their interest in exploring new ideas, knowledge, and
retrieve data and information, conveyed by skills. Mobile learning can be made possible through
specialists to a participatory, verbal, or non-verbal creative teaching-learning strategies and academic
platform’s extended communication ability. At support strategies to develop support and enhance
present, technology ‘web 2.0’ includes ‘Social learner-driven innovation. Personalized learning
Networking Applications,’ ‘Blogs,’ ‘Wikis,’ ‘Web- experiences spread benefits to distinct learners, thus
based Presentation Tools,’ and ‘Online Mind increasing the chances of the aspirant learner to
Mapping Tools. In particular to higher education, have good skills and knowledge. Thirdly, student
the institutions promoting unique and innovative engagement, empowering students with accessible
approaches, methodology, tools, and techniques to resources with the support of digital platforms could
integrate ICT and pedagogy at various educational be beneficial to interact, contribute, reconfigure,
levels. The use of technology is an inseparable part share, and redeploy information and resources.
of digital pedagogy, and it is advantageous only Fourthly, with Open Educational Resources (OER)
within the framework of fitting pedagogy. However, collaborated, T & L collectively share information,
any “Technology cannot serve as a substitute for the resources and knowledge. Digital pedagogy ensures
Teacher.” access to geographically dispersed experts, involves
In the 21st Century, the new culture of Teaching a multidisciplinary approach and exchange of
and Learning has evolved with the emergence of knowledge. Importantly, T & L has more flexible
Information and Communication Technologies. at any time and from any place without limiting the
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educators’ creativity. However, digital pedagogy Challenges of Digital Pedagogy
contributes to high-quality educational process, The Digital era at present in India brought
reaching and connecting remote students for any widespread challenges to the educational sector.
data, information, or resources and transformed Digital technologies bring in new opportunities and
capabilities of both teacher and learner without challenges for teachers. Incorporating identified new
harming the educational system. opportunities in academia into the curriculum and
instructional strategies and practices poses a significant
Influences of Digital Pedagogy challenge for teachers and policymakers. Firstly, the
Digital pedagogy has become a study to employ barriers are integrating ICT in teaching & learning
up-to-date digital technologies in teaching and with limited time, resources, and technical support.
learning, perhaps applied to the learning environment Secondly, the barriers are teachers’ beliefs in ICT and
either online or face-to-face. It allows reading, their utilities, skill enhancement and practices in the
accessing, retrieving, and reacting to course materials classroom. While the traditional teaching approach
on digital platforms and devices such as mobile has been gradually losing and decreasing its lure,
phones, tablets, PCs and laptops. In India, statutory the learners in the current era need different skills
bodies like AICTE, UGC promote digital Pedagogy like effective communication skills, critical thinking
by making it obligatory in the curriculum. It is not and innovative skills, thinking creatively, problem-
only using digital technologies in teaching rather, solving ability, negotiation and collaboration skills
using ICT platforms from a critical pedagogical to accomplish expected results. The most common
perspective and utilize electronic devices to augment challenges for the teaching fraternity are updating
the experience of education. and developing skills systematically to suit the
Digital technology is influenced through radical change in digital pedagogy. The ICT usage
the following concepts like MOOCs (Massive has been tremendously increasing and becoming
Open Online Courses), online discussion forums, the need of an hour. Integration of ICT in T & L
LMSs (Learning Management Systems), Game- is viewed as a revolutionary educational change in
based learning and its environments, Computer terms of high-tech education, in particular to higher
programming, Coding, and Virtual and Augmented education. Through the application of electronic
realities, “BYOD” (Bring Your Device), “BYOT” bases such as multimedia, productivity software, and
(Bring Your Technology), “BYOC” (Bring Your cloud computing, digital pedagogy focuses on ICT
Connectivity), “Maker Spaces,” “Blogging,” “Micro- technologies, tools and skills, modes of operation
Blogging,” “Wikis,” “BackChannels,” “Audio in the digital world. Digital pedagogy in T & L is
Recording and Music Making,” “Image and Video found to be difficult. However, it is significant and
Editing,” “Creation of InfoGraphics,” “Slideshows essential for an educator to play a vital role as a
and Presentations,” “Digital Storytelling,” “Social promoter, motivator, and transmitter on a quest
Media,” “Collaboration Tools and Mobile Apps”. for knowledge. There are several difficulties that
Further, Sustainable Learning is an innovative teachers face in incorporating ICT into the T & L
idea to create and increase sustainable courses and process. Constantly, the teaching fraternity must
methodology of learning and teaching that infuse develop and maintain their pedagogy to keep abreast
in the learner the skills and outlook to prosper in with the latest technologies. It is important to track
the complex and challenging state of affairs and the productivity of teacher-student interaction and
positively contribute to make the world a better ensure the sense of autonomy among the learners. In
place. Creating virtual or physical 3D models, this line, the efficiency and effectiveness of learners
Software for Statistical analysis, Analytics, Gesture- increase to handle real-life challenges on their own.
based interfaces and Rubric generators are the Consequently, it is crucial for every teacher to
important learners’ access technologies. An online recognize the learner’s strengths, wants and needs
response system includes survey and voting polls, to make interactions meaningful and teachers have
video conferencing, cloud computing. to create the appropriate teaching ambiance, style.
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Nowadays, the current generation of students is active • Digital pedagogy provides an opportunity for
learners’, appetite for technology and enthusiastic. customized learning where students can get multi-
It is a big challenge for the entire teaching dimensional knowledge from multi directions.
fraternity to create a sustainable future. Therefore, • In Digital Learning, learning happens
teachers are required to be more innovative and simultaneously at different places and times. That
creative in designing their instructional strategies. is why digital pedagogy is extending learning
Creating awareness, learning engagement & active opportunities worldwide.
participation must be well addressed by the teachers • The shift to digital is motivating to both learners
in the usage of Digital Pedagogy. and trainers as it saves time and physical energy.
• Digital pedagogy encourages continuous
A Conceptual Model on Digital Collaboration feedback through assessments and adaptive
and Sustainable Learning learning and it allows self-analysis.
The model aims to establish sustainable learning • Digital pedagogy empowers collaboration.
and development of students through imbibing digital Collaboration via Google Docs made it easy to
literacy about teaching & learning. In addition, each communicate among team members.
student is actively involved with faculties to design, • Learners get an advantage to prepare and produce
develop & deliver resources for teaching & learning. specialized products and ideas to share among
public audiences through presentations and
publications. Digital tools help better in writing.
• Platforms to share course contents and supportive
learning materials made it possible for millions
of teachers within limited energy, time and cost,
which reduced the cost and improvising their
effective working environments & calling for
opportunities.
• Next-generation instructional systems
personalize digital and printing options in new
Conceptual Model of Digital Collaboration and and exciting ways regularly.
Sustainable Learning • Digital pedagogy has been transforming the
The designed model is dedicated to combining world and boosting millions of aspirants to
the program, the faculty, and the students with the connect with less expense.
digital collaboration to identify technology usage to • Digital pedagogy integrates Information and
design, implement and evaluate a new or enhanced Communication Technology platforms to enable
digital practice within a course. Digital promoter, a content on a particular course and encourages
faculty member who is digitally experienced who learning outcomes.
provides insights to enhance and improve their • Sustainable learning is viable for collaborating
digital materials on courses. Digital connect, a and networking interdisciplinary.
student or participants with willingness, awareness, • ‘Susthingsout,’ virtual-based e-learning platform
experience and confidence in the broad range of upholds, encourages, and instills sustainable
digital pedagogy and its approaches will provide this learning through the extensive and broad
expertise. curriculum to undergraduate course along with
various campus-based activities.
Findings • Teaching with technology can have a tremendous
The shift from paper to digital mode of pedagogy impact on student motivation in a classroom and
transforms the education system, which has both plays a vital role as a promoter, motivator, and
positive and negative outcomes. It is a powerful tool transmitter on a quest for knowledge.
in the present world for sustainable learning. • They were teaching with technology resulted
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in students’ high-level involvement in learning. Problems
Although some students found the technology an • Learners may not involve completely as there
obstacle to their learning, many students support is no physical interaction between trainer and
the technology in a manner that brought them to learner.
a deeper conceptual understanding. • Technical issues like low internet speed and other
• Digital technology engages pupils in lifelong software issues may disturb learning.
learning. Pupil need not visit an educational • Learning through digital tools may not suit all
institution for learning they can learn wherever learners. All may not have such an academic
and whenever can learn. discipline to meet the timeline.
• Digital Pedagogy encourages cross-cultural • The joy of group learning is missing in this
knowledge for learners. The process helps process. This may lead to isolation and consequent
students together to communicate and study with depression as well.
people living in different geographical domains. • The conservative and age-old teachers may find
• Technology makes learning more attractive and digital pedagogy as difficult to follow. They may
interesting; learners can use videos, graphics, even see it as a threat to their job security and
websites, apps and programs during the teaching shun technology altogether.
and learning process.
• The designed model on digital pedagogy is Suggestions
dedicated to combining the program, the faculty, • Learning should be more interactive.
and the students with the digital collaboration to • Teachers should utilize all available trends which
identify technology usage to design, implement, can keep learners more attentive.
and evaluate a new or enhanced digital practice • Increasingly, educators are made to adopt,
within a course. utilize and practice integrated ICT technology in
• Digital Pedagogy has recognized and has created teaching to bring the change among students to
an obligation in every educational institution to learn better. So it is very much essential to train
inculcate Education for sustainable development, teachers to adopt new technology.
aiming to provide learners the skills and • Technologically more standard and accurate
knowledge to find solutions to economic, social, platforms should be developed to overcome
and environmental problems in their programs. technical problems.
• Learners access technologies to create awareness
on virtual or physical 3D models, software for Conclusion
statistical testing, gesture-based interfaces and Digital pedagogy is more innovative and it makes
rubric generators, & possibilities on figure tip learners acquire skills from all directions beyond
usage of online response systems for online the course content. Learners can focus more and
survey voting polls, video conferencing, cloud continuously learn from digital pedagogy, which
computing. has no time and physical frame. It inspires pupils to
• In India, statutory bodies promote digital learn more effectively, which results in sustainable
Pedagogy by making it obligatory in graduation learning.
to augment education experience. In the 21st Century, the culture of teaching and
• Increasing student engagement, empowering learning is mandated to grow in education. The
learners with accessible resources with the current era is expected to develop educators, learners,
support of digital platforms could be beneficial to infrastructure and a supportive environment. There
interact, contribute, reconfigure, share, redeploy are several incidents that have reduced student
and share information and resources. interest and morale due to lack of technological
advancement at classrooms and laboratories. The
sustainable learning environment must facilitate
effective instructional tools and equipment and
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Author Details
C. Nanjundaswamy, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology,
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
S. Baskaran, Associate Professor, Department of MBA, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
Karnataka, India, Email ID: rsbkaran.mba@drait.edu.in
M.H. Leela, Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore,
Karnataka, India
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